In today’s world of leadership, one of the most crucial elements for success is the ability to build strong relationships with team members. The latest generation in the workplace values relationship. Effective leaders understand that fostering a sense of connection and trust within their teams can greatly enhance productivity, morale, and overall success. While this may seem daunting, leaders can employ a simple yet powerful strategy to strengthen their relationship management skills: finding at least one way to connect with each team member.
Building genuine connections with diverse individuals can be challenging, especially in a fast-paced work environment. However, taking the time to understand each team member personally can yield significant benefits. By finding common ground or shared interests, leaders can establish a foundation of trust and respect that forms the basis of a strong working relationship.
In our last Lead Better virtual event, Javonna suggested several suggestions on questions to ask to find the one interest for an employee. Here are some below:
Favorite music genre or singer
Favorite TV show or movie
Favorite Sports team
Hobbies
Family (Spouse, children, siblings)
School or College
What is your go-to question to ask a new team member to help start the foundation of your relationship?